Fractional Denier - Bohemond III Minority (with S) ND (1149-1163) front Fractional Denier - Bohemond III Minority (with S) ND (1149-1163) back
Fractional Denier - Bohemond III Minority (with S) ND (1149-1163) photo

Fractional Denier - Bohemond III Minority with S ND

 
Bronze 0.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
Regent
Bohemond III (1149-1163)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1149-1163
Value
Fractional Denier
Currency
Denier (1098-1268)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#69104
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross in circle; pellet in quarters 1, 2, 3and crescent in quarter 4.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +ANTIO.hIA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the minority of Bohemond III, who was only 11 years old when he ascended to the throne of the Principality of Antioch in 1149. Despite his young age, Bohemond III was able to maintain stability in the principality and issue coins in his name, which is a testament to the political and economic systems in place during that time.